Scanning Electron Microscopist
| Company | Redwood Materials |
|---|---|
| Location | McCarran, NV, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in materials science, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, or comparable degree and experience.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a materials characterization lab with demonstrated expertise in scanning electron microscopy.
- Detail oriented, excels at performing repetitive tasks where both high degrees of accuracy and precision are required.
- Able to work both independently and in a collaborative project-focused environment, prompt and dependable.
- Manage multiple tasks and projects in parallel.
- Comfortable working with chemicals and vacuum equipment in a laboratory environment.
- Capable and willing to perform all the various manual tasks involved with lab work, such as safely moving heavy objects, handling incoming materials, etc.
- Ability to analyze data and effectively communicate results.
- Strong ability to follow detailed technical instructions and operating procedures.
- Experience troubleshooting experiments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with scanning electron microscope alignment and routine maintenance, including associated systems (EDS, EBSD).
Responsibilities
- Carry out and optimize sample preparation (mounting, polishing, etching) for optical and electron microscopy, using mechanical, electropolishing or ion beam methods.
- Characterize samples with optical and electron microscopy.
- Measure surface roughness and topography with stylus and optical profilometers.
- Ensure proper documentation and upkeep of technical data, laboratory procedures, and materials.
- Manage and prioritize laboratory activities for maximum efficiency, and able shift priority of work quickly based on projects.
- Synthesize data and report findings to team of scientists.
- Clearly document procedures and protocols.
- Maintain lab equipment as well as lab order and cleanliness with safety in mind.
- Problem solving and troubleshooting on instruments when needed.
- Expanding potential instrument capabilities and introduce new technologies related to electron microscopy.
- Overseeing the sample process and optimized process to improving methodology.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience troubleshooting experiments.